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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Listen Listen to the night wind sigh. Can you hear the great owl's cry Drifting faintly from the hill, Where the woods lie dark and still? Listen to the midnight rain, Splash against the windowpane. Just like fragile fingers tapping. Far away, the thunder's clapping. Listen to the sounds of morn. Eos blows her silver horn. All her loyal subjects rise. Praise her beauty to the skies. Sweet sonatas, without words, Pouring from the throats of birds. Listening's such a source of pleasure. Opening a tonal treasure! Betty Lou Hebert Published by Sparrowgrass Poetry forum, 1989 [This message has been edited by Trillium (02-24-2003 12:11 AM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is so beautiful Cold hands means a warm heart |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Betty Lou~ Have I mentioned, recently, how much I LOVE your poetry?...well, I DO!  This is absolutely gorgeous, and an excellent choice for book submission. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'm a sucker for a feminine rhyme.... we don't see nearly enough of 'em around here. That would earn my vote even if it weren't a rock-solid piece of writing! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
the_loner_23: Thank you for such a nice remark. I appreciate hearing from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Listen to the night wind sigh. Can you hear the great owl's cry Drifting faintly from the hill, Where the woods lie dark and still? Listen to the midnight rain, Splash against the windowpane. Just like fragile fingers tapping. Far away, the thunder's clapping. ======================================== such wonderful imagery and personification of natures gifts all wrapped up in a bow of rhyme divine... so lovely poetess Betty. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Vicky: I love you for loving my poems!! Wht a nice thing to say and I appreciate the vote. Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (02-24-2003 12:18 AM).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Ratleader: You are very kind! Thanks for commenting and voting! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Janet Marie: Lovely comments and so much appreciated! Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
So glad to find this. I don't remember it. It's beautiful. Joyce |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Trillium - my vote is cast for this lovely writing... BC |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm listening, Betty... The sounds are wondrous... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Now this is my kind of poem! The lovely orchestra of nature. My vote is in Liz |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Betty Lou - This poem is so well written. It is easily as good as Wordsworth. Terrific meter, and the consistency of your theme is perfect. I love it. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks for finding this and for your vote. This is an old poem but I always liked it. Glad others do too! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bill: Thanks so much for your vote and your nice comment. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Nan: Thanks for reading and listening! I appreciate your comments. Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (02-24-2003 01:06 PM).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Elizabeth: Your comments mean a lot to me. Thanks! Betty Lou Hebert |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I can hear them. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
LngJhnAg: What a lovely compliment and I thank you for it! Really appreciate the vote too! Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Lovely ~Every girl has a dream within. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
bsquirrel: Thanks for reading and commenting. Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (02-24-2003 02:23 PM).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Eliza: Thank you for commenting on this poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I love the tone of this poem. No pun intended. Your poem almost effortlessly takes your reader from a kind of dark and eerie tone (Midnight Hour) and transforms them by the end of your poem to a whole new and different tone of singing and rejoicing. (Morning Hours) I love how this poem leaves me feeling after reading it. It's Joyous!!! God bless you my friend and I am so very glad to have had the opportunity to vote for your poem to be in the next book. -Bob |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I not only listen now, but I always listen when you speak dear lady, and this certainly has my vote. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay!!! Oh Betty, this is soooooooo beautifully breathtaking, sweet friend, your gorgeous words truly warble like a sparrow and bring love and grace to all our hearts here, yay, continue to write as we listen to your golden heart, God Bless You, you have my singing vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Betty, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bob: Thank you, my friend, for your thoughtful comments. You have totally captured the mood of this poem and the way I was feeling when I wrote it. I appreciate your voting for it too. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sharon: How nice of you to comment and vote for this one. I always enjoy hearing from you. Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Noah: You are always so kind in your remarks and I appreciate them so much. Nice of you to vote for this poem and thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ah.....a lyrical poem..lovely and so well done!  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Betty, I love the way you rhymed in this poem. Just beautiful... the whole poem was beautiful.....  . . Hugs, Ethel |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
rhyme and rhythm all wrapped up in lovely imagery. Here's my vote. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Poet De Vine: Thank you for commenting. I appreciate hearing from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Ethel: Thank you for your nice comments. Good to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
jjote: I appreciate your vote and your remarks very much. Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
Almost missed this lovely piece. My vote, too. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Poetry that speaks to my soul--and I do listen... Warm morning hugs, Linda |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Your work is beautiful...how could anyone not listen ? |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Linda: Thanks for your response. Nice hearing from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
hoot_owl: Thanks for the nice compliment. I appreciate your response to the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's amazing what we can hear when we're quiet and willing. *S* I like this very much! *S* |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Sound is beautiful.  Elizabeth It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
suthern: Thanks for responding. I appeciate your comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Elizabeth! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Ahh the sound of nature... such harmony! A wonderful choice for the book. Maree |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Wonderful piece.....I heard loud and clear!!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful!! Charisma |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wonderful poem! |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Well this book is just going to be filled to overflowing with wonderful words of poetry. Fabulous!  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
I haven't checked in here for several days and see that several of you have remarked on this poem. I appreciate every response! Thank you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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mysticpoe Senior Member
since 2003-02-28
Posts 883 |
Enjoyed the poem Trillium, it flowed very nicely. Good luck!! mysticpoe |
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